Who is this useful for?

Travellers who shop in advance

You want to take a simple breakfast or snack with you and have room to carry rusks and chocolate sprinkles without them getting damp or damaged.

Travellers with limited luggage space

You want to portion out the sprinkles for each snack and avoid spills from an opened pack in your bag.

Travellers who check labels

You pay attention to ingredients, nutritional values or allergens and want to check the rusks and your chosen type of chocolate sprinkles separately.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you can buy the products in advance and how much you want to take with you. Then check the packaging and labels for both products.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
How much to take Compare the pack sizes of the rusks and sprinkles with how much you’ll actually use during your trip. If I shop in advance, I don’t want to take more than I can use. Around 33% of consumers prioritise getting the right amount.
Hand luggage and portions Check whether you can pack the rusks securely and whether the sprinkles are easy to portion out. De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions. With a small bag, I want to keep the crisp rusks whole and take out the sprinkles without spilling them. For around 25% of consumers, this is their main priority.
Buying at Schiphol Schiphol lists one Albert Heijn and two Albert Heijn to go locations before security in Plaza; check what’s available in store. If I can’t shop in advance, I need to be able to buy something before the security check. This is the main priority for around 17% of consumers.
Ingredients and nutritional values Read both labels for allergen information and compare nutritional details on the same basis, such as per 100 g or per portion. If ingredients are the deciding factor for me, I want to know what’s in both the rusks and the sprinkles. Around 25% of consumers put this check first.

Common mistakes

  • Taking a large pack without planning how you’ll use it

    A bag of chocolate sprinkles takes up space and is harder to carry without spilling once opened. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight individual portions, but portion packs aren’t right for everyone.

    Think about how many times you plan to eat during your journey, then choose a pack size.

  • Treating spreadable toppings like dry chocolate sprinkles

    Schiphol classifies spreads such as peanut butter as liquids in hand luggage. Each container must hold no more than 100 ml.

    Check the liquid rules if you want to take a spreadable topping as well as, or instead of, chocolate sprinkles.

  • Only reading the chocolate sprinkles label

    Rusks can also contain allergens. For AH Beschuit naturel, Albert Heijn lists egg and cereals containing gluten, among other ingredients; for Venz Puur, Jumbo lists milk and soya.

    Check the labels of the exact rusk and chocolate sprinkle varieties you’ve chosen just before you buy them.

  • Counting on a particular combination being available at Schiphol

    Schiphol lists Albert Heijn shops before security, but a shop location doesn’t tell you which rusks or sprinkles will be in stock when you visit.

    Take your preferred combination with you if choosing a particular variety matters; otherwise, see what’s available when you get there.

Brands to consider

Kiekeboe

An ALDI own-brand option to consider if you want to buy a larger pack of chocolate sprinkles before setting off.

  • ALDI lists a 600 g pack of Kiekeboe milk chocolate sprinkles.
  • A large pack takes up space in your bag and isn’t necessarily handy for a single snack.

Venz

A brand with several varieties of chocolate sprinkles, for anyone who wants to choose a particular flavour and pack size.

  • Jumbo lists Venz varieties in 380 g and 400 g packs, among others.
  • Ingredients vary by variety. For Venz Puur, Jumbo lists milk and soya and states that the product may contain lactose.

De Ruijter

A brand to consider if individual portions matter more for your trip than one large pack.

  • According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions with different types of chocolate sprinkles and flakes.
  • The varieties and ingredients differ between portions; check each one if allergens are a concern.

Albert Heijn

An option for plain rusks before you set off or for shopping at Schiphol Plaza before security.

  • Albert Heijn lists AH Beschuit naturel in a 125 g pack. According to Schiphol, Plaza has one Albert Heijn and two Albert Heijn to go locations before security.
  • Check in store which rusks and chocolate sprinkles are available at the time.

Products to go with your rusks

These Joybuy products are toppings for rusks, not complete rusk-and-chocolate-sprinkle combinations. Venz Milk Sprinkles is a chocolate sprinkle topping; Venz Jungle Flakes consists of flakes, so it’s a different type of topping. Buy rusks separately if you want to take the combination with you.

Venz Milk Sprinkles, 380 g pack

Venz Milk Sprinkles 380 g

Chocolate sprinkles for anyone adding their own rusks and looking to take a 380 g pack.

Check the label for this variety if its ingredients or allergens matter to your choice.

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Venz Jungle Flakes, 200 g pack

Venz Jungle Flakes 200 g

Flakes for anyone looking to take a 200 g pack of sweet topping and buy rusks separately.

These are flakes, not chocolate sprinkles. Check whether this type of topping and the ingredients in your chosen variety suit your needs.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take rusks with dry chocolate sprinkles in my hand luggage from Schiphol?

In principle, yes: according to Schiphol, you can take food with you as long as it isn’t classed as a prohibited or dangerous item. Also check your airline’s conditions and the rules at your destination.

Does the liquid limit apply to toppings too?

It can apply to spreadable toppings. Schiphol lists spreads such as peanut butter as liquids: in hand luggage, each container can hold no more than 100 ml, and all containers must fit in one transparent, resealable bag with a capacity of no more than 1 litre. Dry chocolate sprinkles aren’t a spreadable paste.

What should I look out for if I often eat chocolate sprinkles on rusks?

Check the portion size and nutritional information for the chocolate sprinkles you choose. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises not eating too many chocolate sprinkles or having them too often, because of their calorie, saturated fat and sugar content.

Should I check both packs for allergens?

Yes, check both the rusks and the exact variety of chocolate sprinkles. For AH Beschuit naturel, Albert Heijn lists egg, rye and wheat, among other ingredients; for Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag, Jumbo lists milk and soya.